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What is the process of heating a solid material to drive off volatile chemically combined components called?
What is the process of heating a solid material to drive off volatile chemically combined components called?
- Oxidation
- Calcination (correct)
- Polymerization
- Condensation
Which of the following is the chemical formula for gypsum?
Which of the following is the chemical formula for gypsum?
- CaCO3
- CaSO4 · ½ H2O
- CaSO4 · 2H2O (correct)
- Ca(HCO3)2
Which form of calcium sulfate hemihydrate is known as dental plaster?
Which form of calcium sulfate hemihydrate is known as dental plaster?
- Gamma form
- Alpha form
- Delta form
- Beta form (correct)
What is a reproduction of the shape of a structure made in an impression of the surface called?
What is a reproduction of the shape of a structure made in an impression of the surface called?
Which common form of gypsum product is used for high-strength die stone?
Which common form of gypsum product is used for high-strength die stone?
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Calcination process
Calcination process
Heating a solid material to remove volatile, chemically bonded components.
Gypsum chemical formula
Gypsum chemical formula
CaSO4 · 2H2O
Dental plaster form
Dental plaster form
Calcium sulfate hemihydrate's beta form.
Cast definition
Cast definition
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High-strength die stone material
High-strength die stone material
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Study Notes
Heating Process
- The process of heating a solid material to drive off volatile chemically combined components is termed calcination.
Gypsum Chemical Formula
- The chemical formula for gypsum is CaSO₄·2H₂O.
Dental Plaster
- The form of calcium sulfate hemihydrate known as dental plaster is commonly referred to as plaster of Paris.
Reproduction of Shape
- A reproduction of the shape of a structure made in an impression of the surface is called a cast.
High-Strength Die Stone
- The common form of gypsum product used for high-strength die stone is designated as dental stone.
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Test your knowledge on dental materials with this quiz! From gypsum products to dental cements, waxes to resins, and more, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the different materials used in dentistry. Learn the definitions of key terms and see how well you know the various products used in dental laboratories.
